Guthrie seeks a visionary leader to serve as the Chief Medical Officer for Guthrie Lourdes Hospital

Highlights of the opportunity

• The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) is accountable for leading and directing improvements in hospital quality and patient safety metrics.
• This includes data-driven analysis of clinical care and monitoring medical staff performance through committees, peer reviews, chart reviews, and patient feedback.
• The CMO will oversee the Medical Staff Office and all aspects of the hospital’s quality, safety, and clinical resource management.
• Additionally, the CMO will work to build and sustain positive relationships with physicians and medical staff, fostering collaboration across the organization to implement strategic objectives and share best practices for optimal patient care.

Candidate Requirements

• Board Certified MD or DO, and Advanced degree in healthcare, education, or a related field.
• 5+ years of hospital medical staff leadership and/or other elected medical staff position required
• Experience interacting with CMS, NYS Department of Health, The Joint Commission, and other regulatory bodies desired
• Experience in formulation and implementation of clinical practice guidelines and performance improvement activities required
• A systems-oriented leader who can analyze complex scenarios and guide innovative approaches to optimize patient care
• Able to manage varied activities and simultaneous projects
• The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills
• Unwavering commitment to our mission of improving health through clinical excellence and compassion; every patient, every time

Comprehensive Compensation and Benefits

• $350,000 to $400,000 total annual compensation
• Full benefits including medical, dental, vision and disability insurance 
• Malpractice/Liability Insurance, including tail coverage 
• Guthrie retirement savings plan (403B) with employer match and age-based contributions 
• Allowance for licensure fees, DEA certification, and renewals 
   

Supportive Transition

• Relocation expenses paid
• Accompanying partner placement assistance available
• Provider professional and social special interest groups
• Dedicated Onboarding Specialist and Provider Services team to ensure a successful start at Guthrie

Contact Your Recruiter

 Carlos Alberto - AVP, Provider Recruitment & Retention
 carlos.alberto@Guthrie.org

About the Community

Located in the Southern Tier of New York State, Binghamton is in Broome County, New York, a 3-hour drive from New York City and Philadelphia, and home to Binghamton University, the state of New York’s flagship public university, which has consistently ranked in the top 50 public universities in the country according to US News & World Report.  A midsize university town, the Binghamton area boasts great diversity in culture, religion and lifestyles. The area is home to an Indian Cultural Center, mosques and places of worship that are home to faiths from around the world.The community’s cost of living is 10% below the national average and is known for having nationally recognized public schools ranked in the top 500 in the country.  Known as the Carousel Capital of the world, plentiful recreation and leisure activities abound in the area such as hiking, bicycling, tennis, pickleball, skiing, snowmobiling, hunting, and fishing, all to be enjoyed in the area’s four-season climate.  In recognition of the area’s ethnic diversity, there are many excellent dining choices to enjoy, as well as minor league sporting events, opera, and theatre. For the wine connoisseur, the New York State Finger Lakes and Wine Country region is within a 1 ½ hour drive.

About the Guthrie Lourdes Hospital

Guthrie Lourdes Hospital, has served the city of Binghamton and surrounding communities with compassionate patient care for the last 99 years. Acquired by Guthrie, a not-for-profit, integrated health care system, in early 2024, Guthrie Lourdes joins Guthrie in serving Northeast Pennsylvania and the Southern Tier region of New York with six hospitals and 76 regional offices in a 13-county catchment area. Our team of nearly 1,000 Physicians and Advanced Practitioners provide access and care to more than 2 million patients annually.

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